Racecards
19:50 Sandown Park
Elmbridge Conditions Stakes (Class C)
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: (Round Gd, G/S in places, Sprint G/S, Sft in places)
- Form 160113
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey G Duffield
led and set good pace, joined 3f out, soon ridden, headed 2f out, well held when soon hit rail, weakened final furlong
Masterful (USA)
357- Form 221121-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey J P Spencer
tracked leader, cruised up on bit to join leader 3f out, ridden 2f out, found little and headed final 150 yards
Umistim
19- Form 0-56642
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
held up last, slightly outpaced over 4f out, headway, pulled out inside final 2f, stayed on under pressure to lead final 150 yards, kept on gamely
In depth
Verdict
This looks a straightforward task for Masterful, who would be giving weight away if this was a handicap. Second spot should go to Umistim, who would be receiving 7lb if this was a handicap, while Eastern Breeze has no chance, giving weight away.